Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan.Watch the full story here: Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road EastRock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the city's capital improve...
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Runners gathered at Century Square in College Station on Saturday morning for the annual Firecracker 5K, a Fourth of July tradition that draws participants and sponsors from across the Brazos Valley community. Firecracker 5k 2026The event is organized by Brazos Running Company. The course takes r...
A man who was found bleeding from the head on a downtown sidewalk died Friday, and Waco Police have opened a homicide investigation.
Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon on Saturday due to a right knee injury.The 44-year-old Serena was injured during her singles return earlier in the week in a three-set loss.Im heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete again...
At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.
The Bryan Yard Dogs walked off with a 6-5 victory over the Nacogdoches Niners in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night at Travis Field, securing their 7th consecutive win while kicking off Independence Weekend with fireworks on the field and in the skies. Bryan Yard Dogs Fireworks GameSatur...
The Big 12 is taking over the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys for conference media days.This is the first official look we get at the Baylor bears for the upcoming season.The Bears have announced which players will be attending media days. A list that includes:QB DJ LagwayDE Kyler JordanDB Mic...
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Programming Note: You can watch live coverage of July 4 events on Scripps News starting at 5 p.m.The Freedom 250 event will in...
WACO (FOX 44) -- The Waco Police Department is now investigating a homicide after thevictim in an aggravated assault investigation has died. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Waco Police Major Crimes Detectives identified and arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Ready for aggravated assault causing serious bod...
While laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Researchers now have compared laughter in humans to laughter in the various great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.
Rock Prairie Road East set to get major upgrades as part of city capital improvement plan.Watch the full story here: Concrete and connectivity: City of College Station preparing to upgrade Rock Prairie Road EastRock Prairie Road East is set for major upgrades as part of the city's capital improve...
Legal experts said the ruling, represented another setback for transgender people fighting a growing array of state and federal restrictions targeting them — and for gay rights more generally.
President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the countrys ugliest chapters.Communis...
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Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drivethrough Styrofoam recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11.
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."
Spill the Tea Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, will be held at 11:40 a.m. July 15 at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Wings for Christ International and Wings of Blessing will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Keith & Barbara Hull Memorial Hangar at 5 p.m. July 13 at the Wings for Christ airstrip, 222 S. League Ranch Road east of…
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Fireworks for personal use are illegal within Waco city limits, except for sparklers.
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nell Pape Event Center, 1705 N. Fifth St., in the The meeting will be in the adjacent Johnson-Taylor House.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled the federal government can't hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, rejecting a Trump administration policy that requires immigration agents to hold immigrants until they are…
Happy 4th of July - and 250th birthday America!Forecast for Central Texas is hot as expected. Temps in the upper 90s, marking one of the hotter days we've had this summer. Mostly sunny and feeling like 100-105 during the day. The evening will have temperatures in the mid-80s an hour after sunset,...
Venezuela (FOX 44) - A local pastor answered the call to serve in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Pastor Ramiro Pena traveled thousands of miles with one goal in mind: to help families recovering from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Christ the King Baptist Church pasto...
With near 100° high temperatures expected this Independence Day across North and Central Texas, here is a look at the last 40 years to see how this year compares to what's "normal". Should the forecast hold, we'll be looking at a hotter than normal Fourth of July! Fortunately, rain chances remain...
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
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Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
The singer's publicist made the announcement Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce's brothe...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
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